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04 – FOREWORD By Alex Blackburne
06 – ONE BILLION INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS: INFOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS By Ben Willers
08 - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE NEWS
10 – THE DEBATE: IS IT CONTRADICTORY TO FLY SOMEWHERE FOR A ‘SUSTAINABLE’ HOLIDAY?
17 - LEADING THE GLOBAL DRIVE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Interview with the UN World Tourism Organisation
19 – WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT TOUR OPERATORS?
23 – AITO MEMBER DIRECTORY
41 – QUOTATION WALL Jonathon Porritt on sustainable touris
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o travel is to live: or so said 19th century Scientific and Cultural Organisation, now believes Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in his it will go from ‘alternative’ to ‘mainstream’ within a autobiography, The Fairy Tale of My Life. decade. TTravel to Andersen would have been rather Blue & Green Tomorrow’s readers seem to think different to how we know it. Journeys from England so, too. In a recent poll, almost half of respondents to the US by ship took two to three weeks back then – said they would be considering the ethical or and were relatively uncommon; whereas we can now environmental footprint of their main holiday this year. get to New York by plane in less than eight hours. Furthermore, a quarter said they would be partially Breakthroughs in transport throughout the 20th considering this. century were met with an increased desire from Sustainable tourism isn’t about sacrificing the quality the public to see far-flung corners of the Earth for of your holiday. Far from it. It’s about ensuring all themselves. And as prosperity increased, so did our parties – yourself, the local community and the planet ability to hop on planes to see places that were once – reap the most benefits possible, environmentally, inaccessible. socially and financially. Now, over a billion people cross international borders But most importantly, it’s about ensuring future every year – 4,000% higher than the 25 million generations – your children, their children and so on – annual tourists in the 1950s. But all this comes at have the opportunity and privilege to visit these places a cost – which is where our Guide to Sustainable for themselves. Tourism comes in. Enjoy reading our Guide. We hope it inspires you to How we travel and where we travel to have lasting make responsible, sustainable and more informed impacts – and not just in the form of photo albums choices when planning your holidays over the next
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO and postcards. year. Climate change and sustainability are high on the political agenda, and reducing our environmental impact from travelling – while balancing the economic needs of developing countries – is a challenge being EDITOR, BLUE & GREEN TOMORROW tackled at the very top. The quote on the front cover, from American essayist, critic and editor Clifton Fadiman, reminds us just what travel and tourism is all about: “When you travel, THE GUIDE GUIDE THE remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own Will you consider the ethical or environmental footprint people comfortable.” of your main holiday in 2013? This brings us back to one of the cornerstones of the notion of sustainability, which says people should leave their mark on the JANUARY planet; not their footprint. But the encouraging thing 47% 23% 28% 2013 is that sustainable tourism 2% is becoming more widely Ye s No Partially Don't know accepted – so much so that UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Source: Blue & Green Tomorrow 4 blueandgreentomorrow.com
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MARCH - Guide to Investment THE GUIDE Guide to Fairtrade APRIL - to Sustainable Investment MAY - Guide to Clean Energy JUNE - Guide to Climate Change JULY - Guide to Charity and Philanthropy SEPTEMBER - Guide to Banking OCTOBER - Guide to Investment NOVEMBER - Guide to Shopping DECEMBER - Guide to Sustainability ? DECEMBER - Guide to 2014
MARCH 2013: The third instalment of our flagship Guide to Sustainable Investment will aim to provide readers with informed, enlightened and responsible investment choices. In 2012, a record one billion tourists crossed international borders.
Source: UNWTO
Europe
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17% 3% 53% 4% 22%
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Leisure/recreation/holidays 51% 6 Visit family&friends/health/other 27% Business/professional 15% ©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 Not specified 7% 9% of GDP* In 2012, a record one 1 in12 jobs* billion tourists crossed US$ 1.2 trillion in exports 6% of world trade international borders. 8% of exports in least developed countries *(Direct, indirect and induced) Source: UNWTO THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Europe
Americas
Asia/Pacific
Middle East Africa
Where do they come from? Where do they go?
17% 3% 53% 4% 22% 16% 5% 51% 6% 22%
Why do they travel? Emerging vs. advanced JANUARY Million 2013 600 Leisure/recreation/holidays 51% Travelling to advanced economies 450 Visit family&friends/health/other 27% 300 7 Travelling to emerging economies Business/professional 15% 150 ©BLUE & GREEN Not specified 7% 0 COMMUNICATIONS 2012 1980 1990 2000 2012 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE NEWS
SUSTAINABLE TOUR- ISM CAN HELP TACKLE THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES, SAYS UN OFFICIAL September 28, 2012
Ban Ki-moon has played up the role of tourism in tack- SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ling some of the world’s AN ESSENTIAL LINK IN LABELLED A ‘KEY TREND’ most urgent challenges, THE WORLD’S ‘VALUE BY LUXURY TRAVEL NET- including climate change CHAIN’ WORK and a global shift to a green June 11, 2012 August 23, 2012 economy. The UN secretary-general TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO According to a report released One of the world’s leading luxury was speaking to mark last week by the United Nations travel networks has picked out sus- the World Tourism Day Economic Commission for Africa tainable tourism as a “key trend” at celebrations yesterday – in (UNECA), as little as 22% of total its 24th annual Travel Week. which thousands of people tourism revenues land directly in Styled as the luxury travel across the globe clubbed east African communities. industry’s answer to the world- together to raise the aware- The report, titled ‘Towards a renowned Fashion Week, ness of tourism’s impor- Sustainable Tourism Industry in Virtuoso’s event took place from tance. Eastern Africa’, recognises that the August 11-17, and brought “One of the world’s largest THE GUIDE GUIDE THE tourism industry is directly linked together dozens of high-calibre economic sectors, tourism with economic and social develop- travel providers from around the is especially well-placed ment worldwide. globe. to promote environmental The comprehensive analysis And sustainable tourism – an sustainability, green growth plays an essential role in mapping increasingly popular movement and our struggle against development strategies for eastern that aims to lay out new ways of climate change through its regions of Africa and notes that, experiencing the many wonders relationship with energy”, when well-managed, the tourism of the world – emerged as one of said Ban in a statement. industry can create opportuni- the week’s focal points. JANUARY ties for small and medium-scale Full story: http://blue- enterprises. Full story: http://blue- andgreentomorrow. 2013 andgreentomorrow. com/2012/09/28/ Full story: http://blueandgreen- com/2012/08/23/sustain- sustainable-tourism-can- tomorrow.com/2012/06/11/ able-tourism-labelled-a-key- help-tackle-the-worlds- sustainable-tourism-an-essential- trend-by-luxury-travel-net- biggest-challenges-says- 8 link-in-the-worlds-value-chain/ work/ un-official/
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AITO ANNOUNCES WIN- UN URGES ACTION AS UN EMPHASISES NERS OF SUSTAINABLE WORLD WELCOMES ‘VITAL ROLE’ OF TOURISM AWARDS BILLIONTH TOURIST OF SUSTAINABLE November 26, 2012 2012 TOURISM December 13, 2012 January 7, 2013 The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) has an- The UN World Tourism Organi- The United Nations Gen- nounced the names of three com- sation (UNWTO) has revealed eral Assembly has adopted panies that have won accolades that as of today, a billion people a resolution that recog- at its annual Sustainable Tourism have crossed international bor- nises sustainable tourism Awards. ders in 2012 – a new annual as hugely influential in the Held at a private dinner at the record – and outlined what battles against poverty and Millennium Grosvenor Hotel in each tourist can do to ensure environmental protection. Kensington last Tuesday, the group they travel sustainably. The resolution, titled ‘Pro- handed out the trio of gongs to The number of yearly tourists motion of ecotourism for tour operators that have excelled in has grown from just 25 million poverty eradication and their field in the past year. people in the 1950s to a billion environment protection’, “AITO’s annual Sustainable Tour- today – an increase of nearly was accepted unanimous- ism Awards are not just a flash-in- 4,000%. ly by members, meaning the-pan marketing gimmick but With the tourism sector now the usual protocol of represent real effort and long-term accounting for one in every voting for resolutions was commitment from all involved”, 12 jobs and 9% of global GDP, redundant. said chairman Derek Moore. UNWTO has urged tourists UNWTO, the agency “One of the key criteria is that pro- to “make their actions count” responsible for the de- jects should be replicable by other by finding ways to benefit the velopment of sustainable AITO members and in the wider people and places they visit on tourism within the UN, industry, thus spreading the ben- their travels. has applauded the resolu- efits of the initiatives still further.” tion’s passing. JANUARY Full story: http://blue- Full story: http://blue- andgreentomorrow. Full story: http://blue- 2013 andgreentomorrow. com/2012/12/13/ andgreentomorrow. com/2012/11/26/aito-an- un-urges-action-as-world- com/2013/01/07/un- nounces-winners-of-sustaina- welcomes-billionth-tourist- emphasises-vital-role- ble-tourism-awards/ of-2012/ of-sustainable-tourism/ 9
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 IS IT CONTRADICTORY TO FLY SOMEWHERE FOR A ‘SUSTAINABLE’ HOLIDAY?
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO ne of the most contentious aspects of sustainable tourism is air travel. Can flying ever be ‘sustainable’ when considering the carbon footprint of Oyour holiday? @bluegreentweet Is the projected increase in aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions enough to warrant a clampdown THE GUIDE GUIDE THE on flying? Or are the economic benefits of tourism too great for too many to ban flights? We’re here to lay out the pros and cons of flying – after which, you’ll hopefully have www.facebook.com/bluean- enough knowledge and ammunition to shape an dgreentomorrow argument either way for yourself. There is no right or wrong answer. There are JANUARY simply various solutions – the overriding one of which must include sustainability at its very 2013 heart. editor@blueandgreento- Let us know on which side of the debate you sit morrow.com on – pro- or anti-flying. We’d be really interested 10 to hear your views.
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 ARGUMENTS IN FAVOUR OF AIR TRAVEL
POWERED FLIGHT IS ONE OF MAN’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS. EVER SINCE THE WRIGHT BROTHERS TOOK TO THE AIR FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY, IT HAS ACTED AS A CATALYST OF THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE EVERY YEAR.
ut sustainable tourism – which isn’t about not travelling, but instead, improving the ways we travel to and experience new destinations – has always enjoyed a rather prickly relationship with air travel. Many claim that our inclination to fly is contradictory in our search for Bsustainability – which means balancing the needs of the planet, its people and everyone’s prosperity – but there are a number of reasons why this isn’t the case. In the context of sustainable tourism, there are countless places whose economies depend on the constant flow of relatively affluent travellers landing on their doorstep each year. To stop flights to these places would effectively be issuing them with a sentence of austerity: probably the main argument for people in the pro-air travel camp. At the beginning of 2011, for instance, it was revealed that the Pacific island of Fiji was getting 900m Fijian dollars (£325m) a year from tourism alone – a figure that made up a quarter of the country’s GDP – as over 600,000 tourists flocked to the island in 2010. This was despite its government pledging just 23.5m Fijian dollars to assist in the promotion of Fiji. A return on investment of nearly $14 for every dollar spent. Josefa Tuamoto, who back then was CEO of the country’s tourism board, said, “We are […] extremely thankful to the
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©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 government for the critical role [tourism] plays in foreign soil. Yes, you could argue this is a cultural enabling us to continue to promote Fiji not only thing, but the popular inclination to holiday in in our traditional overseas source markets but Scarborough, Eastbourne and Brighton as opposed additionally in several important emerging source to Morocco, Tanzania and Kenya is irrefutably a markets including China and India.” thing of the past. Air travel has revolutionised this Fiji’s remote location 2,000km north of New culture, making once-in-a-lifetime experiences Zealand means it depends on international yearly occurrences. tourism. People from Australia, New Zealand and Powered flight has made once unreachable the US are the most common visitors, but it also wonders accessible to all. And the need to consider attracts a healthy amount of Europeans, too. Only the ethical or environmental impact of our holidays Australasian tourists, who could opt to travel to goes hand-in-hand with this. An increasing Fiji by boat if needed, could feasibly still visit the number of people are choosing trips that include island if we didn’t have air travel. sustainability work, while others go into local But the loss of flight would not only leave huge communities to get a flavour of their way of life. economic holes. Conservation and aid efforts worldwide would be People in developed countries find themselves lost – or at least severely impacted – without the in a privileged position in that they can jump on use of air transport to ferry volunteers, scientists a plane and be on the other side of the world and charities back and forth with supplies, within a matter of hours. The old cliché, “travel medicine and healthcare. broadens the mind”, is truer now than it has ever A big argument for the anti-air travel camp revolves been before in history. around the environmental impact of flying. But Once upon a time – and not that long ago – the aviation industry only contributes 2% of the travel was reserved for a select affluent group, global human-caused carbon dioxide emissions. It who could afford to cross the Atlantic in luxury transports nearly three billion passengers a year, to experience the wonders of the Americas. employs over eight million people worldwide Indeed, there are still people in this country of and despite only carrying 0.5% of world trade a certain generation who have never set foot on shipments in volume, carries 35% by value. TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO THE GUIDE GUIDE THE
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©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 “Those aircraft aren’t just CONSERVATION AND AID flying for the tourists; they EFFORTS WORLDWIDE WOULD are also flying to fulfil a whole BE LOST – OR AT LEAST SEVERELY range of different needs; not least of which is the transport IMPACTED – WITHOUT THE USE OF AIR of goods.” TRANSPORT TO FERRY VOLUNTEERS, When it comes to the SCIENTISTS AND CHARITIES BACK AND alternatives to flying, few serve as a suitable FORTH WITH SUPPLIES, MEDICINE AND replacement to air travel. One THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM HEALTHCARE big reason for this is timings.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) believes aviation’s contribution to global greenhouse gases could be up to 10 times higher by 2050. So to deal with air travel’s increasingly heavy footprint, carbon offsetting serves as one solution. This means compensating the emissions produced from your travels, usually by investing relatively small amounts into things such as renewable It takes around two hours to fly from Cape Town energy and the planting of trees. on the south-western coast of South Africa to According to ClimateCare.org, it costs just the country’s capital Johannesburg in the north. under £21 to offset a 12,000 mile flight from This journey would take at least 14 hours by car Heathrow to Tokyo that emits 2.79 tonnes of in comparison. CO2. Meanwhile a shorter flight – Aberdeen to High-speed rail has been championed a viable Gatwick (851 miles) – costs just £1.30. All small alternative, but only around 25,000km of prices to pay to counterbalance the impact of your high-speed network across 21 countries exists flights. at the moment. Then there’s the small problem One line of argument suggests that the travel of what to do when you get to the big wet blue industry must seek to plainly reduce emissions thing between us and the US or Australia or instead, but local economies and environments Brazil. There are such things as boats, yes, but all over the world are benefitting right now from by the time you’ve spent a week at sea trying to offset schemes that have helped them to grow. get to Mexico from Southampton, for example, While it is mainly commercial flights that are it’ll be time to come back again. targeted by anti-flying groups, one aspect that If campaigners protest against flying on many people fail to consider is just what else is environmental grounds, their anger should also travelling on the plane with the passengers. be pointed towards shipping, which is even “People often forget that if you’re flying on more harmful than aviation. It contributes vacation to Thailand or from Bangkok back to between 4-5% of global carbon emissions, and London, your plane is not just about passengers if figures from BP and Institute for Physics and who’ve been on holiday”, Paul Steele, executive Atmosphere are to believed, this share could JANUARY director of the Air Traffic Action Group said in increase by as much as 75% by 2020. last year’s Guide to Sustainable Tourism. With this in mind, air travel remains the most 2013 “You’ve got business people, government people, viable option for overseas travel. Without it, but also, importantly, the belly of that plane is economies would crash, natural wonders would full of goods. The aviation industry transports be lost and conservation efforts would be sparse, 35% of the value of the world’s goods. but above all, our lives would be far worse off. 13
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO AIR TRAVEL
PLANES ARE NOISY, DIRTY AND A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO AIR POLLUTION (WITH ITS DAMAGE TO HUMAN HEALTH) AND CLIMATE CHANGE (WITH ITS THREAT TO OUR VERY WAY OF LIFE). AIRPORT EXPANSION IS PROFOUNDLY UNPOPULAR AND FUNDAMENTALLY UNNECESSARY. TO SUGGEST THAT WE CAN MAKE AIR TRAVEL SUSTAINABLE IS NONSENSE, ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING AND A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION FROM CLEANER ALTERNATIVES.
orld Bank Data indicates that the middle classes grow rapidly, the desire to travel growth in air travel passengers long haul similarly increases. numbers has been rapid, rising from Air travel accounts for significant amounts of Wjust 310m in 1970 to 2.6bn in 2010 noise and air pollution. Some of the toxic fumes (the latest available data). The growth has been pumped out of airplanes include CO2, O3, CH4, 5% per year on average, with just five of those NOx, H2O vapour, contrails, SO4 and soot – all forty years exhibiting negative growth (1980, of which are damaging to our environment and 1981, 1993, 2001 and 2002). health. By distance, “air travel produces by far the The International Air Transport Association largest amount of GHG emissions per passenger (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast in kilometre of any form of transportation”, or so December 2012 showing that airlines expect say known environmentalists British Airways in to carry 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That is promoting their climate fund.
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers Flight exacerbates greenhouse gases’ effect, as carried by airlines in 2011. One in four of those they create greater radiative forcing at higher new passengers will be accounted for by China. altitudes than lower ones, by as much as 2.7 As emerging economies industrialise and their times. THE GUIDE GUIDE THE
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©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007, an impressive two-thirds of the 747’s (IPCC) estimated that air travel contributes 3.5% cruising speed, without the jets and carbon of anthropogenic climate change, both CO2 and emissions. The newest TGVs can carry over 500 non-CO2, and that this will rise to 5% by 2050. passengers. The highest modelled projections being 15%. It’s worth noting an average domestic flight emits Air travel contributes just 0.8% of world GDP, but 29 times as much carbon dioxide as a high-speed 3.5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. electric train. Defenders of air travel will often talk about its So, can high-speed intercontinental rail become a role in bringing people together, creating much realistic alternative to long haul flights? needed wealth for developing nations from The Chinese seem to think so. Over the next few THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM tourism and trade. Planes do transport 0.5% of years, the Chinese government intends to spend world trade by volume but 35% by value. But at $113 billion per year on railway infrastructure what cost? and “plans to link the country's high-speed Under huge pressure from governments and the rail network to cities as far as London, Berlin, public, the industry is becoming more efficient Moscow, New Delhi and Singapore.” and less polluting, but this more often to save money and increase profit rather than any newfound social conscience. Ultimately any progress in this area is akin to making low tar cigarettes: they will still kill people; it just takes a little longer. Offsetting is also a cop out and has rightly been described by Friends of the Earth as a “dangerous distraction”. The unchecked exponential growth of air travel will come at a huge cost to future generations. Defending it on the grounds of convenience, due to speed, could easily be used The Daily Mail reported this highly ambitious to defend a multitude of unsustainable activities. plan in 2010, exploring how a London to Beijing As Henry David Thoreau reputedly put it, “Thank journey could take two days by train. It currently God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well takes 10 hours of uncomfortable flight, often as the Earth.” circling in holding patterns, with many hours of spent in security, waiting for luggage and THE ALTERNATIVE IS ‘GETTING travelling expensively into or out of city centres at THERE…’ either end. The cruising speed of the Boeing 747-8, the Critically though, travelling by train would emit latest and largest variant in this leviathan of long just 3.4% of the emissions of a similar length haul jets, is 570mph and can carry up to 467 flight. What cost in time would you pay for a JANUARY passengers. The troubled Boeing Dreamliner more sustainable future? What price will we have cruises at 567mph with 290 passengers and the to pay for not creating a more sustainable future? 2013 Airbus 380 cruises at 587mph with a staggering Boarding a train at George Gilbert Scott’s 853 passengers. stunning Victorian-Gothic St Pancras, under By comparison, the record holding high-speed the largest single-span roof structure of its time, train, the SNCF TGV, topped 357mph in a trial created by William Henry Barlow’s, and getting 15
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 off said train two days later in Beijing sounds trillion on 12,000 new aircraft from 2010 to really rather wonderful . Especially, after when 2020 to meet their target of just 1.5% fuel you consider you will have passed through Paris, efficiency per annum. Berlin, Warsaw, Kiev, St Petersburg, Moscow, and $1.3 trillion (that’s $1,300,000,000,000) would used the legendary trans-Siberian railway. build 86,000 kilometres of high-speed rail (based on the $15.1m/km of LGV Est in France AN ULTRA-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN OF opened in 2009) or 6.5 high-speed rail links from THOUGHT London to Beijing, which might be overkill. The However, and this is where it gets exciting. earth is just over 40,000km in circumference. High-speed trains are relatively under developed, While there are only 25,000km of high speed having been created by the Germans in 1902, rail, a rapid expansion would be an economic, although regularly scheduled high-speed rail social and environmental good, whereas a rapid travel was still more than 30 years away. Bridge expansion of air travel benefits a few at a huge building (the longest being 165km in China) and cost to the environment. advanced tunnelling (the longest being 57km and And all this at just 3.4% of the emissions. in Switzerland) means more and more straits and Is ultra-high-speed rail just a simple flight of mountains can be crossed or gone under. fantasy, if you excuse the pun? Put simply, no. A maglev, or magnetic levitation, train could Powered flight before the 19th century and land easily exceed the rail high-speed record of speeds of greater than 500mph before 1965 357mph, but would require new tracks being seemed impossible. Landing a man on the moon, laid. The current record is the Japanese maglev at and more importantly, bringing him back, seem 361mph. impossible. Only a great person with enormous Stepping out of a science fiction novel is the vision made those things happen. vactrain, or vacuum train, which operates very At Rice University in 1962, JFK told his nation much like a maglev, but in an airless tunnel. It is thought this could easily reach 620mph, although THE UNCHECKED theoretically speeds could be as high as 4-5,000mph! At 620mph, our EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO 8,150-mile journey from London to Beijing would take just 13 hours, OF AIR TRAVEL WILL COME city-to-city. AT A HUGE COST TO FUTURE Rocket sleds have reached 6,460mph unmanned and 632mph manned, but GENERATIONS would rather defeat the object. Obviously, planes cannot operate in a vacuum, as they need air to fly, which places a limit on air speed. Concorde’s top speed that they would have to address the many THE GUIDE GUIDE THE was 1,354mph. technological challenges of putting a man on the High-speed rail ignites incredibly strong passions moon, “not because they are easy, but because as we have recently seen in Britain over they are hard, because that goal will serve to HS2. However, relentless airport expansion, organize and measure the best of our energies exponential air passenger and air freight growth and skills, because that challenge is one that we and the noise, and air pollution such growth will are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to create must be more even more intolerable, than postpone, and one which we intend to win.” a 22 metre wide, 13,116km long track. Connecting the world with affordable, economy- George Stephenson’s 1826 decision to use the growing, carbon emission-reducing high speed JANUARY narrow standard gauge has held train speeds rail would be the kind of goal that would serve to down for decades. However, track and rolling organize and measure the best of our energies and 2013 stock technology has overcome many of those skills. Britain created the rail age and we could limitations and new types of track and train are help lead the high speed rail age, if we chose to. emerging to take us ever faster. Or, we could just keep flying, pumping toxins into The Air Traffic Action Group, a pro-flight lobby, our air, and see what that does to our planet and 16 estimates that the air industry will spend $1.3 our children’s future.
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BLUE & GREEN TOMORROW CAUGHT UP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANISATION – THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY FOR THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRIES – ABOUT ITS WORK IN PUSHING FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
What does sustainable tourism mean to tourism is a huge job creator. Sustainable tourism UNWTO? is the only way to ensure all existing benefits UNWTO defines sustainable tourism as: “Tourism prevail. Given the sheer size of global tourism, that takes full account of its current and future the sector is in a unique position to benefit local economic, social and environmental impacts, communities economically and socially and to raise addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the awareness and support for the preservation of the environment and host communities.” environment. Sustainability principles in our sector refer to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural What is the economic case for aspects of tourism development, and a suitable sustainable tourism? balance must be established between these Sustainability is key for business as it consolidates three dimensions to guarantee its long-term the basis upon which tourism, literally, operates sustainability. Therefore, guidelines for sustainable and exists. Furthermore, nature tourism, development and management practices should ecotourism, heritage, cultural, adventure, rural be applicable to all forms of tourism in all types and community tourism are taking the lead in of destinations, including mass tourism and the tourism markets, and an even faster growth is various niche tourism segments. expected in the coming years. This requires the informed participation of all Consumers value positively sustainable policies relevant stakeholders, as well as strong political conducted by tourism companies and are willing leadership to ensure wide participation and to pay more for more sustainable options. consensus building. Neither can we forget the Investing in sustainable tourism is an element of role of tourists themselves. Sustainable tourism competitiveness and an added value to companies should also maintain a high level of tourist and destinations as it can help reduce the satisfaction and ensure a meaningful experience costs related to energy, water and waste, while to the tourists, raising their awareness about increasing the quality of the tourism products sustainability issues and promoting sustainable and experiences. Indeed, there are a number of tourism practices amongst them. studies which confirm a growing demand for more environmentally friendly tourist services, What are the benefits of making the and a growing numbers of consumers willing global travel and tourism industries to pay more to companies that benefit local sustainable? communities and conservation. Tourism is one of the world’s leading socio- economic activities. Last year we surpassed, Ban Ki-moon recently said that tourism for the first time ever, one billion international can help fight climate change and push JANUARY tourists and, according to UNWTO forecasts, this a global shift to a green economy. How growth will continue up to 1.8 billion in 2030. does it fit into tackling the world's 2013 Against this backdrop, the benefits of sustainability biggest challenges? in tourism are clear: it is a vital economic activity, The UN has singled out tourism as one of the it generates revenue for developing countries 10 sectors that can drive the transformation to where the steepest growth rates are registered and what we call the green economy. This implies 17
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 improving human wellbeing and reducing Yet, it is clear from the UNWTO Tourism in inequalities over the long-term, environmental the Green Economy: Background Report that risks and ecological scarcities. Applied to tourism investment is still one of the major challenges in development for example, it is becoming ever the transition to a green economy in tourism. In clearer that investing in environmentally-friendly that regard, in order to mobilise and maximise tourism can drive economic growth, lead to tourism investment, the report calls for a) better poverty reduction and job creation, while access to tools and financing for small and improving resource efficiency and minimizing medium-sized tourism enterprises, in particular environmental degradation. from governments and international organizations And this has positive spill overs to critical social through public-private partnerships; b) public goals, such as poverty reduction. Tourism’s policies and support, such as subsidies, that geographical expansion and labour-intensive encourage private investment in green tourism nature, for example, supports a spread of and c) for destination planning and development employment and can be particularly relevant in strategies as the first step towards the greening of remote and rural areas where many of the poor tourism. live. What is the consequence for the Sustainability was the central theme global economy and environment if we of World Tourism Day in September. continue with business-as-usual and What reception did it have and why did don't adopt a more sustainable tourism UNWTO opt for this theme? industry? The UNWTO General Assembly decides the The continuing expansion of tourism requires themes for World Tourism Day, which we try careful management. We need to ensure that to align with general UN observance years we maximise the economic and social benefits (energy in 2012, water in 2013). ‘Tourism of this immense sector while at the same time and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable addressing its potential negative impacts on the Development’ as last year’s theme and campaign, environment and in our common heritage. This underscored tourism’s role in a brighter energy is at the heart of UNWTO’s mandate as the UN future, promoting access to modern, efficient and specialised agency in the field of tourism: the
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO affordable energy services. development of responsible, sustainable and Tourism has its part to play and the sector has universally accessible tourism. already taken important steps towards this future Tourism brings in much needed investment (a – improving energy efficiency and increasingly critical factor in most developing countries), using renewable energy technologies in its creates employment locally (thus allowing for operations. These steps are creating jobs, lifting populations to stay in their communities of origin) people out of poverty and helping to protect the and generates important export earnings, which planet. are essential to have access to imports of other good and service such as modern technology. THE GUIDE GUIDE THE How can investors play a role in Again, the numbers speak for themselves. More encouraging a shift to sustainable than one billion international tourists mean also tourism? a huge responsibility and the power to foster Investors are increasingly aware that the return positive change by winning the increasing support on their investment in sustainable tourism can be of the private sector, and raising awareness among swift and substantial and that by protecting the millions of travellers around the world. values of biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage, they are also responding to a growing demand for natural and cultural authenticity. JANUARY This move towards more sustainable tourism would create additional employment and revenue 2013 in local communities; respond to changing consumer demands for a more sustainable travel experience; increase competitiveness and significantly reduce operating costs for tourism 18 businesses. www.unwto.org
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT TOUR
OPERATORS? THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT TOUR OPERATORS – ALSO KNOWN AS AITO – IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. REPRESENTING SOME OF BRITAIN’S BEST SPECIALIST TOUR OPERATORS THAT ALL PLACE SUSTAINABILITY HIGH ON THEIR AGENDA, IT AIMS TO ENSURE ITS MEMBERS PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH EXPERIENCES TO REMEMBER – NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE PLANET.
hoice, quality and service are three pillars preserved in AITO’s Cquality charter, and the sustainable tourism credentials of potential members are reviewed prior to them signing up to the organisation. Its commitment to sustainability has seen AITO nudge ahead of global competitors in the field, becoming the first tourism membership association to incorporate responsible tourism into its principles. “All members acknowledge the importance of AITO's sustainable tourism guidelines, which recognise the social, economic and environmental responsibilities of tour JANUARY operating”, AITO’s charter reads. 2013 “Those demonstrating their achievements beyond the pure acceptance of this principle are recognised by the award of 2 19
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 to 5 star status.” That experience helped me build a company, AITO’s sustainable tourism committee – led which has helped me personally look at by Chris Breen, who spoke to B> for last different parts of the world with a respectful year’s Guide to Sustainable Tourism – is head on my shoulders—and it’s a fantastic tasked with ensuring members are adhering privilege to be able to say that.” to the organisation’s guidelines. Each year, AITO hands out a set of honours “Essentially, it is our job to influence the way at its Sustainable Tourism Awards to the different members of AITO to operate members that have excelled in the field over from a sustainability perspective”, Breen said. the past year. “All members of AITO are completely (and Chairman Derek Moore said the awards proudly) independent and many of them are “represent real effort and long-term doing outstanding things when it comes to commitment from all involved”, before sustainable tourism in the areas of the world announcing that Explore [www.explore. where they operate. We try to collate a lot co.uk], Lanzarote Tourist Board [www. of that information and promote it to newer turismolanzarote.com] and Adventure members who want help and guidance on Alternative [www.adventurealternative.com] how they can improve, whether it’s here in would be picking up accolades in 2012. the UK or overseas.” “All show clear environmental commitment AITO’s members are all specialist tour and demonstrate intelligent thinking that’s operators. They either focus on one type produced admirable projects that deserve of tourism (e.g. safari, mountain trekking) our recognition”, added Moore. “We hope or a specific destination. What connects that others are inspired to emulate AITO all of them, though, is their commitment members’ efforts.” to sustainable tourism. The three pillars of On AITO’s website, there are tips on how travel enshrined in AITO’s charter – choice, to travel more sustainably, as well as a quality and service – must be incorporated comprehensive list of all its members and into a member’s business. accredited tour operators.
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO Since 2008, AITO has ranked its members based on their responsible tourism credentials. Two stars and above means the member has gone above and beyond the minimum requirements expected. For a full, comprehensive rundown of all the star-rated AITO members, have a look at page 24 of this Guide. When asked last year about what drives THE GUIDE GUIDE THE people to become involved in one of AITO’s inspiring projects, Chris Breen said, “Largely, in my experience, the people who are involved in this good work around the world—certainly all of my industry colleagues, friends and associates—are very much doing it for the right reasons; because they want to improve the lives of people in the destinations they work in—be that JANUARY Nepal, Gabon, Brazil, Mexico or wherever. “A lot of what is done by tour operators is www.aito.co.uk 2013 borne out of a great passion for a particular region. In my case, it was my first really wild experience of going to a really wild place. 20
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GAVIN BATE, DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF ADVENTURE ALTERNATIVE, CHATS WITH BLUE & GREEN TOMORROW.
Mountain expeditions Rainforest treks in Borneo logistics and guiding Mt Kinabalu climbs Describe Adventure Alternative in one such an interest in the welfare of our staff on the Seven Summits Picnic with the Penan sentence. ground in the countries where we operate. Scheduled and private itineraries Reforestation projects An established adventure travel company that I founded during years of travelling and guiding, What does sustainable tourism mean to with a principle of making tourism sustainable for you? all my local companies and staff in order to give It means that my company and the regional them a proper well-paid career on a level playing companies I have set up will have a life when
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO field, but that also provides quality professional I'm long gone, and it will provide a product that trips. takes into account the impact on everything from the environment to welfare of all staff wherever How is Adventure Alternative unique? they are. It's basically looking beyond the The business model is unusual in that it invests financial bottom line, to the consequences and heavily in setting up local Adventure Alternative implications of what we do. companies in all the countries where we sell trips, and provides the money and advocacy to Do you expect more or less people to book enable that company to become financially self- sustainable travel in 2013? THE GUIDE GUIDE THE sufficient and hopefully to sell itself as a ground The trends tell different stories, some say handler to other Western companies on a level that people now prefer staycations; some say playing field where the lowest price is not the that more people are travelling than ever. only factor. My experience is that sustainable travel is an Safaris in Kenya & Tanzania, Worldwide For me, it is all about the equality. I just want to ever more crucial component in the choice of scheduled & private itineraries, Treks, Climbs make it fair: employees get monthly salaries not holidaymakers, and in reality, the consumer is luxury lodge or tented and Adventures day rates; get salaries higher than local averages expecting sustainable measures in their holidays. because of the nature of the product; get benefits and allowance the same as we expect here; and Tell us about some interesting tours that Adventure Alternative is an award winning UK adventure travel company. Our operations JANUARY a share of the gross profits gets put into training Adventure Alternative is running in the around the world have strong ethics and principles behind them. Adventure Alternative and development and assets. next year. underwrites, donates and supports the Moving Mountains Trust and is also a member of 2013 I'm not saying Adventure Alternative is unique There's a total solar eclipse coming up in in this respect, but it's definitely quite unusual. November and we are running trips to northern AITO, which has a commitment to quality, assurance and expertise and includes Sustainability has to be properly articulated in the Kenya and also Sao Tome and Principe which sustainable tourism as a membership criterion. company strategy and followed up with actions include an amazing adventure followed by 24 and money. I think we're quite unusual in taking watching this beautiful event. Regional Offices in UK, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania, Russia & Borneo
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 AdventureAlternative.com Tel: 028 7083 1258 Mountain expeditions Rainforest treks in Borneo logistics and guiding Mt Kinabalu climbs Seven Summits Picnic with the Penan Scheduled and private itineraries Reforestation projects
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Adventure Alternative is an award winning UK adventure travel company. Our operations around the world have strong ethics and principles behind them. Adventure Alternative underwrites, donates and supports the Moving Mountains Trust and is also a member of AITO, which has a commitment to quality, assurance and expertise and includes sustainable tourism as a membership criterion. Regional Offices in UK, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania, Russia & Borneo AdventureAlternative.com Tel: 028 7083 1258 THE ORIGINAL AND STILL THE BEST
DISCOVER LTD KASBAHDU MIKE MCHUGO, FOUNDER OF DISCOVER LTD, TELLS BLUE & GREEN TOMORROW MORE ABOUT HIS TOUR COMPANY. T O U B K A L
The ideal base for your Moroccan High Atlas adventure - just 60km south of Marrakech
Luxury accommodation Day treks Overnight treks Ascent of Jbel Toubkal Mules Camels Conference facilities Describe Discover Ltd in one sentence. Founded in 1978, Discover Ltd has been successfully arranging sustainable trips to Morocco for over three decades. TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO How is Discover Ltd unique? We’ve won numerous awards for sustainable tourism, including: British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow, Best Mountain Resort Responsible Tourism Award and Moroccan Responsible Tourism Award.
What does sustainable tourism mean to you? Protecting the environment; providing fair pay to all the THE GUIDE GUIDE THE components of the supply chain and employing local labour in the destination country.
Do you expect more or less people to book sustainable travel in 2013? I would hope more as people realise that this is increasingly the acceptable way to travel and so it will increasingly become the norm.
JANUARY Tell us about some interesting tours that Discover Ltd is running in the next year. 2013 Discover allows you to build your own itinerary, not only staying at our spectacular Kasbah du Toubkal, but combing www.kasbahdutoubkal.com your stay with visits to Marrakech and Essaouira or any other location throughout the spectacular kingdom that is [email protected] Morocco. 26 Owned by Discover Ltd. - taking individuals and groups to Morocco since 1978 ©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 ABTA V4335 - ATOL 3274 - AITO 5040 THE ORIGINAL AND STILL THE BEST
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Luxury accommodation Day treks Overnight treks Ascent of Jbel Toubkal Mules Camels Conference facilities
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ABTA V4335 - ATOL 3274 - AITO 5040 WILD FRONTIERS
NATALIE MORRIS OF WILD FRONTIERS EXPLAINS WHAT THE ORGANISATION HAS IN STORE FOR THE COMING YEAR.
recognised by industry professionals in the form of the Guardian Ethical Travel Award, confirming our place at the forefront of ethical adventure travel. The foundation’s biggest project to date is a sponsored school in the Hushey Valley in mountainous northern Pakistan, which is going from strength to strength with a new classroom, additional teachers and educational materials, thanks to the money our clients help to raise when attending our events or taking the ultimate K2 trekking challenge.
eaching our 10th birthday in July last year not only made us stop and reflect at just how far Wild Frontiers had come Rsince setting off to explore northern Pakistan with our first group a decade ago, but to look at exciting times ahead. With a cacophony of global issues to negotiate – from ash clouds and Arab springs, currency fluctuations and world economic meltdowns, 2012 proved to be an interesting (if challenging) year for most travel companies. But through these volatile
For an independent company like Wild Frontiers, the award has proved invaluable by bringing the TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO company into the periphery of the general public and getting our name out there, again proving that sustainability really does increase business. In 2013, the company has continued its progress, developing our program of cutting edge trips, cultural tours and active adventures to far flung corners of the planet. As well as our quintessential destinations such
THE GUIDE GUIDE THE as India, Pakistan, Central Asia and Ethiopia, the growth of the company has allowed us to branch times, we believe we have managed to build one into new areas and revisit old favourites. of the world’s leading adventure travel companies, Reconnaissance trips this year include a journey largely due to our unique handle on sustainable into the remote north of Peru to explore the region tourism. of the Cloud Warriors and visiting the Raymillacta Ensuring we don't leave a heavy footprint in the Festival; a unique wildlife experience tracking places we travel, the company’s ethic has always mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Burundi and the been to go one step further and have a positive Congo; walking trips through Oman and the impact on the remote communities we visit. In Palestinian territories; and a cultural adventure JANUARY the early years this was achieved by channelling a through stunning yet unexplored Bangladesh. For 2013 portion of our profits into locally-run community travellers with a real thirst for adventure there projects, so that the tourist dollar was used to is a wealth of exciting destinations on offer – benefit everyone, not just individuals working in from horseback adventures in Cuba to cultural the travel industry. departures in Iraqi Kurdistan, Algeria, Ladakh and In 2009, we invested in this concept further Oman. 28 by launching the Wild Frontiers Charitable Whilst “responsible travel” and “ethical tourism” Foundation, and independent charity dedicated have been key phrases in the travel industry for to directing much-needed funds to NGOs and the past few years, the success of Wild Frontiers ©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 development projects. continues to support the case for ethical and In 2012, we were delighted when our efforts were sustainable business more generally. WILD CULTURE Small group tours and tailor-made travel
WILD & ACTIVE Trekking and multi-activity trips
WILD CHILD Family Adventures
WILD ROMANCE Bespoke honeymoons and special occasions
WILD HORSES Horse trekking trips
WILD EXPEDITIONS Reconnaissance trips to some of the most remote corners of the globe
Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel 020 7736 3968 www.wildfrontiers.co.uk TAILOR-MADE TOURS EXCLUSIVE SAFARIS IMAGINATIVE SELF-DRIVE ADVERTORIAL ThE majEsTy oF aFrica ounded in 1995, Cedarberg African travel landscape is the one that African Travel prides itself on differentiates the company from many tailor-made holidays and safaris others. f across the deserts, hills and “What makes our operation unique is expansive plains of Africa. Its mission is to that we have a base in South Africa—a lot match each journey to the requirements of companies tend to be based in the UK”, of their discerning clients. Cedarberg says Ian. “We are very much in touch with African Travel believes that all aspects of what is happening now in Southern Africa. tourism in Africa and other less developed We also have consultants who live in Cape member of both the Southern African countries should be of benefit to the Town. So it is very much a business spread Tourism Services Association (SATSA) visitor, the local community and the between the three places.” and the Association of Independent Tour environment. Operators (AITO) ensures that Cedarberg At the heart of the operation are two provides the high standard of service sisters: Kate Bergh, founder of Cedarberg required by their codes of conduct. African Travel, living in South Africa since Additionally, the amount of advice 1993, and Ginny Russell in the UK. Kate’s and tips offered by the company and home looks over the beautiful Cederberg previous clients means that the Cedarberg mountains of the Western Cape. Kate website is a unique forum and database of loves this inspiring location as a base journeys and recommendations that allow for sharing the delights and wonders of each customer to make a truly informed Seventeen years experience of organising travel in Africa, Southern Africa. The innovative company decision. Ian explained to B> the inspires our commitment to preserving its beautiful and understands and has real involvement in importance of being part of and having fragile heritage. its locality. It is situated on the family’s extensive knowledge of the African sub We believe tourism can and should be beneficial to the old farm; it employs a significant number Saharan region. The travel landscape local community and the natural environment. of local people, mainly women, and changes and evolves on a regular basis, contributes to the community with its but by being on the ground, Cedarberg pre-school for the farm children. Its ethos Travel has up to date information of the of independent and small group tourism, Cedarberg’s dedicated team in South best hotels, the best restaurants and the using locally-owned accommodation Africa work very hard ensuring their most celebrated regions. “If the place and guides, supports communities knowledge of the regions is current. “If stays the same but the people change, it’s a and generates wealth and employment we say that somewhere there is good for different experience, so we keep on top of wherever it operates. families, it means that one of our South all that—having a base down there makes Speaking with Ian Russell at Cedarberg, African staff has been there with their it much easier.” this close geographic relationship family.” For Cedarberg it is all about people and between the staff and the evolving Among the holiday options available their environment. are many that include sustainability by their very nature, such as safaris to Kwando Safaris Botswana Africa’s premier wildlife regions, including the primates of Madagascar, Rwanda and Uganda; romantic honeymoon holidays in Mozambique and the Indian Ocean; unforgettable walking tours in the Cederberg and Cape, self-drive in www.cedarbergtravel.com Namibia and South Africa, and many other exciting itineraries. Cedarberg Travel +44 (0)20 8898 8533 [email protected] provides local knowledge, enthusiasm, personal service and professionalism. You will get “honest and friendly service” and For more information about Cedarberg african travel visit the website: www.cedarberg-travel.com, or, to comprehensive knowledge to minimise speak with an expert, email info@cedarberg-travel. hassle and maximise value. Being a com or call 020 8898 8533. 5027 1164
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Fly a thousand miles from Portugal into the middle of the IAN COATES, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ARCHIPELAGO CHOICE, WRITES Atlantic and you’ll fi nd the Azores – a spectacular group of 9 ABOUT ONE OF ITS MOST POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS. volcanic islands. Still one of Europe’s undiscovered gems, the islands combine an Old World charm and a natural beauty that you might want to keep secret. traddling the mid-Atlantic ridge around museums. 950 miles west of Lisbon lies the The Azores are idyllic but they are not a beach stunning Azores archipelago. Often destination. If you are drawn towards remote described as the tips of the lost continent islands where visitors feel unique and special, Sof Atlantis, the islands maintain an have an interest in the natural world, and have old world charm that is difficult to find almost a curious streak, the Azores could well be the anywhere in Europe. perfect destination. The nine islands of the Azores are spread over Ten years ago I was introduced to the Azores 450km and can be divided into three distinct by my wife and like most people I had a vague geographical groups: eastern, central and western. inkling as to where they were, but beyond that AZORES The islands are the tips of giant volcanoes which they were a bit of a mystery. Looking back to reach up from the ocean floor to a high point my first visit I distinctly remember two things; of 2351 metres above sea level. They are a real the feeling of being somewhere very special due haven in the Atlantic Ocean to transatlantic to the lack of tourists and breathtaking scenery, yachtsmen and also to a vast range of marine life. and the surprise of diving into the aquamarine The Azores are considered to be one of the ocean at 8am one October morning expecting an premier whale and dolphin watching sites in exhilarating dip only to find the water was warm! the world. In the spring it’s possible to observe One question that is frequently asked of me is, migrating blue whales; in the summer months “Do you think there is enough for us to do in there are sperm, fin and beaked whales and the Azores?” Spoilt for choice sums it up. I have
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO throughout the year the islands are home to visited the Azores every year for the past 10 years female sperm whales and their calves. Not only with my wife and now my young family and each that, but you regularly see bottlenose, common, time we go, whether it’s a holiday or for work, spotted, Risso’s and striped dolphin around the we still find lots of new and exciting things to do. islands and this is one of the main reasons many people visit the islands. However, for those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on terra firma, the islands have some wonderful day walks which range from two to
THE GUIDE GUIDE THE six hours and are well within the capability of the moderately fit. Walking is one of the best ways to explore the islands and you’ll be able to witness secluded lagoons as you stroll from one coastal plain to the next, climb Portugal’s highest mountain (Mountt Pico, 2351 metres), sense the tranquillity that surrounds the great crater lakes As an Azores specialist tour We support various and see the moonscape results of the most recent operator we not only provide conservation projects around Our sustainable travel Azorean eruption. friendly expert service tailoring the islands including a marine credentials have earned us the highest 5 star award JANUARY If your preferred pace is faster, then the Azores holidays but we also believe education project and the offer some wonderful cycle touring. A lovely the islands should remain a Azores bullfi nch project as well from AITO. 2013 (gentle) route is a cycle around Pico Island which special place for local people as encouraging low impact takes four to seven days and takes in its quiet and visitors alike. tourism amongst our clients. country roads and magnificent coastal views; where you can stop off at small family run wine 32 co-operatives and visit the fascinating whaling YOUR HOLIDAY. YOUR ADVENTURE.
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 Booking is easy! book by phone 017687 75672 Use our website or call us direct: book online at www.azoreschoice.com Fly a thousand miles from Portugal into the middle of the Atlantic and you’ll fi nd the Azores – a spectacular group of 9 volcanic islands. Still one of Europe’s undiscovered gems, the islands combine an Old World charm and a natural beauty that you might want to keep secret. AZORES
As an Azores specialist tour We support various operator we not only provide conservation projects around Our sustainable travel friendly expert service tailoring the islands including a marine credentials have earned us holidays but we also believe education project and the the highest 5 star award the islands should remain a Azores bullfi nch project as well from AITO. special place for local people as encouraging low impact and visitors alike. tourism amongst our clients.
YOUR HOLIDAY. YOUR ADVENTURE.
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OASIS OVERLAND IN THE SADDLE Based in Somerset, Oasis Overland aims In The Saddle combines horse riding to maximise the benefits of travel for local with travel to every corner of the world. communities by using local suppliers and guides Founded in the 1990s and based in in each of its trips. Founded in the late 1990s, Shropshire, the company offers trail rides, its friendly team has considerable experience in centre based rides, camping rides, 5 star adventure travel. It runs expedition trips in the luxury rides, short breaks, expeditions, Middle East, South America, Africa and Central holidays for experienced riders, holidays Asia. for novice riders and even holidays for www.oasisoverland.co.uk people who have never ridden before. www.inthesaddle.com TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO MARTIN RANDALL TRAVEL Martin Randall launched his eponymous travel company in 1988. The company specialises in high-brow cultural tours to far-flung places. From archaeology to ballet, history to music; Martin Randall Tours covers all bases. In January 2010, the Daily Telegraph described the company as “the leader in the field of expert-led cultural tours”. www.martinrandall.com THE GUIDE GUIDE THE
SAFARI CONSULTANTS Safari Consultants is a specialist in tailor-made travel to East and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Founded JANUARY in 1983, it uses a wide range of accommodation options and safari providers, from adventurous tented camps to luxurious 2013 safari lodges. Its team is blessed with in-depth knowledge of the regions it specialises in, as well as the safari industry more generally. 34 www.safari-consultants.co.uk
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 SUNVIL EXPLORE Sunvil is an award-winning tour operator Explore has been running small that offers a variety of holidays, ranging from group adventure holidays since 1981. packaged hotel and villa breaks in Greece It currently boasts over 450 tours and Cyprus to bespoke travel itineraries in over 120 countries, and has won
off-the-beaten-track in Europe and beyond. awards for its services – making it one THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM The company is committed to sustainable of the most popular tour operators in tourism, aiming “to create better places for the world. It is strongly committed to people to live in, and better places for people responsible travel, looking to maximise to visit”. the community benefit in each of its www.sunvil.co.uk holidays. www.explore.co.uk
AUDLEY TRAVEL KE ADVENTURE TRAVEL According to founder Chris Burkinshaw, KE is one of the world's leading “Audley Travel specialises in tailor-made independent adventure holiday travel travel itineraries for discerning travellers specialists, with 29 years’ experience of seeking authentic experiences around the operating small group adventure holidays. world.” Its dedicated team of specialists It offers over 300 holidays, including work to pick out the best holiday possible trekking, walking, discovery, mountain – all the while taking into account its biking, climbing, safaris, winter adventures environmental and social impact. It was and family trips to a whole host of exciting recently voted top tour operator at the and original destinations all over the world. 2012 Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards. www.keadventure.com www.audleytravel.com
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©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 ON FOOT HOLIDAYS KUDU TRAVEL As its name suggests, On Foot Holidays Kudu Travel specialises in specialises in self-guided walking holidays, guided cultural walking tours or as it likes to call it, “the art of slow travel”. with music festivals, opera, art With locations available all over Europe, and architecture, wildflowers, including Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Croatia birdwatching, wildlife and gourmet and Portugal, its service is perfect for anyone food and wine. It is committed to who wants a laidback break that encapsulates sustainable tourism, saying, “The the continent’s stunning scenery. privilege of travel has a counterpart www.onfootholidays.co.uk in properly considering our impact on the places and people visited.” www.kudutravel.com
TRIBES CACHET TRAVEL Tribes offers tailor-made holidays to Cachet Travel is a small, independent destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East tour operator that aims to provide and South America. Founded in 1998 by a high level of personal service. husband and wife duo Guy and Amanda Its detailed local knowledge and TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO Marks, it aims to offer customers the best excellent contacts makes it one of possible experience while also ensuring the UK's leading specialist operators environmental and social responsibility. It to Crete, Samos, Turkey, Madeira, was named the world's leading green tour Porto Santo and the Canary Islands operator at the World Travel Awards in – a position that enables it to offer 2008, 2009 and 2010. a uniquely appealing range of www.tribes.co.uk properties in these destinations. www.cachet-travel.co.uk THE GUIDE GUIDE THE
WILDLIFE TRAILS Wildlife Trails was founded in 1999 by biologist and JANUARY conservationist Allan Blanchard. It specialises in 2013 tailor-made wildlife tours around the world; with a focus on expert advice, realistic stays in National Parks, quality private guides and giving something back to the local communities that surround the parks, and believes strongly in responsible tourism. 36 www.wildlifetrails.co.uk
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IN AUTUMN 2008, AITO LAUNCHED A STAR RATING SYSTEM FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM. TWO STARS AND ABOVE MEANS THE MEMBER HAS GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EXPECTED BY AITO. THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
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ABERCROMBIE & KENT www.abercrombiekent.co.uk ADVENTURE ALTERNATIVE www.adventurealternative.com ANDANTE TRAVELS www.andantetravels.co.uk ARCHIPELAGO CHOICE www.azoreschoice.com AUDLEY TRAVEL www.audleytravel.com COX & KINGS TRAVEL www.coxandkings.co.uk DISCOVER www.kasbahdutoubkal.com DISCOVER ADVENTURE www.discoveradventure.com DRAGOMAN www.dragoman.com EUROCAMP www.eurocamp.co.uk EXPERT AFRICA www.expertafrica.com EXPLORE www.explore.co.uk INNTRAVEL www.inntravel.co.uk JOURNEY LATIN AMERICA www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk KE ADVENTURE TRAVEL www.keadventure.com MOUNTAIN KINGDOMS www.mountainkingdoms.com NATURETREK www.naturetrek.co.uk NOMADIC THOUGHTS www.nomadicthoughts.com SERENITY HOLIDAYS www.serenityholidays.co.uk SUNVIL HOLIDAYS www.sunvil.co.uk SUNVIL TRAVELLER - REAL LATIN AMERICA www.sunvil.co.uk THE TRAVELLING NATURALIST www.naturalist.co.uk TRIBES TRAVEL www.tribes.co.uk JANUARY TUCAN TRAVEL www.tucantravel.com 2013 WILD FRONTIERS www.wildfrontiers.co.uk WILDERNESS SCOTLAND & WILDERNESS JOURNEYS www.wildernessscotland.com WILDLIFE TRAILS www.wildlifetrails.co.uk 37
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 FOUR STAR TOUR OPERATORS
1ST CLASS HOLIDAYS www.1stclassholidays.com A GOLFING EXPERIENCE www.agolfingexperience.com ARBLASTER & CLARKE WINE TOURS www.winetours.co.uk AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES www.authenticadventures.co.uk BALTIC HOLIDAYS www.balticholidays.com BENTS BICYCLE & WALKING TOURS www.bentstours.com BRIDGE & WICKERS www.bridgeandwickers.co.uk BRIGHTWATER HOLIDAYS www.brightwaterholidays.com CLASSIC TOURS www.classictours.co.uk CTS HORIZONS www.ctshorizons.com DISCOVER THE WORLD www.discover-the-world.co.uk EQUESTRIAN ESCAPES www.equestrian-escapes.com EXPERIENCE TRAVEL www.experiencetravelgroup.com FLEEWINTER www.fleewinter.com FRONTIER CANADA/FRONTIER SKI/ FRONTIER SAFARI/AMERICAN ROUNDUP www.frontier-travel.co.uk GEODYSSEY www.geodyssey.co.uk GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS www.GreatRail.com GREAVES TRAVEL www.greavesindia.com TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO IN THE SADDLE www.inthesaddle.com INDUS EXPERIENCES www.industours.co.uk INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CONNECTIONS www.itcclassics.co.uk MARTIN RANDALL TRAVEL www.martinrandall.com MCCABE PILGRIMAGES www.mccabe-travel.co.uk MCKINLAY KIDD www.mckinlaykidd.co.uk THE GUIDE GUIDE THE MICKLEDORE TRAVEL www.mickledore.co.uk ON FOOT HOLIDAYS www.onfootholidays.co.uk PETER SOMMER TRAVELS www.petersommer.com REGALDIVE www.regaldive.co.uk RIDE WORLD WIDE www.rideworldwide.com SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL www.scandinavian-travel.co.uk JANUARY SNOWBIZZ www.snowbizz.co.uk 2013 SPECIALISED TOURS www.specialisedtours.com THE RUSSIA EXPERIENCE www.trans-siberian.co.uk TRAVEL DESTINATIONS www.traveldestinations.co.uk 38 VACATIONS TO AMERICA www.vacationstoamerica.com
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 VENUE HOLIDAYS www.venueholidays.co.uk VISIONS HOLIDAY GROUP www.visionsholidaygroup.co.uk
THREE STAR TOUR OPERATORS 1ST CLASS HOLIDAYS www.1stclassholidays.com A GOLFING EXPERIENCE www.agolfingexperience.com ARBLASTER & CLARKE WINE TOURS www.winetours.co.uk THE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES www.authenticadventures.co.uk BALTIC HOLIDAYS www.balticholidays.com BENTS BICYCLE & WALKING TOURS www.bentstours.com BRIDGE & WICKERS www.bridgeandwickers.co.uk BRIGHTWATER HOLIDAYS www.brightwaterholidays.com CLASSIC TOURS www.classictours.co.uk CTS HORIZONS www.ctshorizons.com DISCOVER THE WORLD www.discover-the-world.co.uk EQUESTRIAN ESCAPES www.equestrian-escapes.com EXPERIENCE TRAVEL www.experiencetravelgroup.com FLEEWINTER www.fleewinter.com FRONTIER CANADA/FRONTIER SKI/ FRONTIER SAFARI/AMERICAN ROUNDUP www.frontier-travel.co.uk GEODYSSEY www.geodyssey.co.uk GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS www.GreatRail.com GREAVES TRAVEL www.greavesindia.com IN THE SADDLE www.inthesaddle.com INDUS EXPERIENCES www.industours.co.uk INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CONNECTIONS www.itcclassics.co.uk MARTIN RANDALL TRAVEL www.martinrandall.com MCCABE PILGRIMAGES www.mccabe-travel.co.uk MCKINLAY KIDD www.mckinlaykidd.co.uk MICKLEDORE TRAVEL www.mickledore.co.uk ON FOOT HOLIDAYS www.onfootholidays.co.uk PETER SOMMER TRAVELS www.petersommer.com REGALDIVE www.regaldive.co.uk JANUARY RIDE WORLD WIDE www.rideworldwide.com 2013 SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL www.scandinavian-travel.co.uk SNOWBIZZ www.snowbizz.co.uk SPECIALISED TOURS www.specialisedtours.com 39
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 THE RUSSIA EXPERIENCE www.trans-siberian.co.uk TRAVEL DESTINATIONS www.traveldestinations.co.uk VACATIONS TO AMERICA www.vacationstoamerica.com VENUE HOLIDAYS www.venueholidays.co.uk VISIONS HOLIDAY GROUP www.visionsholidaygroup.co.uk
TWO STAR TOUR OPERATORS
ABSOLUTE ESCAPES www.absoluteescapes.com ANATOLIAN SKY HOLIDAYS www.anatoliansky.co.uk BEACHCOMBER www.beachcombertours.co.uk CACHET TRAVEL www.cachet-travel.co.uk CICERONI TRAVEL www.ciceroni.co.uk CITIES DIRECT www.citiesdirect.co.uk/aito CLASSIC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS www.classic-collection.co.uk DISTINCTIVE AMERICAS www.distinctiveamericas.com EXPRESSIONS HOLIDAYS www.expressionsholidays.co.uk FFESTINIOG TRAVEL www.ffestiniogtravel.com GIC - THE VILLA COLLECTION www.gicvillas.com HERITAGE GROUP TRAVEL www.grouptravel.co.uk
TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TO INSCAPE FINE ART STUDY TOURS www.inscapetours.co.uk IONIAN ISLAND HOLIDAYS www.ionianislandholidays.com JUST GRENADA www.justgrenada.co.uk KIRKER HOLIDAYS www.kirkerholidays.com LA JOIE DE VIVRE www.lajoiedevivre.co.uk LIMOSA HOLIDAYS www.limosaholidays.co.uk
THE GUIDE GUIDE THE MOSAIC HOLIDAYS www.mosaicholidays.co.uk OKAVANGO TOURS & SAFARIS www.okavango.com OXALIS HOLIDAYS www.oxalis-adventures.com PAX TRAVEL www.paxtravel.co.uk PRESTIGE HOLIDAYS www.prestigeholidays.co.uk RAMBLERS WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS www.ramblersholidays.co.uk JANUARY SCOTT DUNN www.scottdunn.com 2013 SKI WEEKEND www.skiweekend.com SPORTS TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL www.stisport.com TABER HOLIDAYS www.taberhols.co.uk 40 THE DISCOVERY COLLECTION www.thediscoverycollection.com
©BLUE & GREEN COMMUNICATIONS 2012 MORE AND MORE COUNTRIES ARE INCREASINGLY DEPENDENT ON TOURISM TO BRING IN THE REVENUE THEY NEED. SO IT’S WORRYING THAT SO MANY TOURISM BUSINESSES STILL HAVEN’T WOKEN UP TO THE DAUNTING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES THAT ARE { ABOUT TO ENGULF THEM. { THAT CLIMATE CHANGE, FOR The massive INSTANCE, WILLimpact HAVE ON TOURISM DESTINATIONS AND TOURISM BUSINESSES HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN TO SINK IN.
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